The school in question is a large brick building of circular design with two rectangular wings that offshoot from the central building. A sign hangs over the double door entrance: “Markham’s Academy for Music and the Associated Arts.” Murals of mythological creatures, many of which you’ve met and/or fought, adorn the outside walls.

Above the sign, the murals collaborate into a swirling vortex of dancing creatures playing all sorts of instruments. A statue of a satyr playing his pipes lies in the middle of a spouting fountain surrounded by shrubbery completes the ensemble.

Few students can be seen walking about most of them must still be inside in their classes.